Campaign Notebook: Murphy Attacks McMahon, Defends Self

Second District

Paul Formica (R): Formica this weekend lauded Mitt Romney’s choice of Paul Ryan as a running mate, saying it would take the country in a better direction if the pair is elected. “Governor Romney’s choice of Congressman Paul Ryan is the right direction for America and will provide the leadership needed to fix the fiscal crisis our country currently faces,” Formica said on his Facebook page.

Joseph Courtney (D): Courtney took a dim view of Romney’s VP choice, issuing a statement this weekend saying that Ryan’s inclusion on the ticket “affirms a Republican commitment to policies detrimental to middle class families, seniors and small businesses. As chairman of the House Budget Committee, Congressman Ryan crafted a budget plan to turn Medicare into a voucher program, extend additional tax cuts for millionaires and slash education programs, including college aid.”

Daria Novak (R): In a statement she issued, Novak said Romney made a “bold choice” in selecting Ryan. “This is our year to return our Nation to the ideas, freedom, and prosperity that made it great. Paul Ryan brings a working class background, sound understanding of economic issues, pro-life stance, and a host of other positives to the ticket.”

Senate

On Sunday, Democratic candidate Chris Murphy attacked Republican candidate Linda McMahon while defending himself against Democratic rival Susan Bysiewicz, who accused him of accepting more campaign donations from Wall Street than any other Democratic candidate, reports the Norwich Bulletin. 

Murphy explained that people in different industries in Connecticut have contributed to his campaign. "Not all of us are Linda McMahon. Not all of us can make money off selling violence and making fun of the vulnerable to kids," the candidate said. "Some of us have to raise money from people in lots of industries."